Meat processor vs ice chest....

[Tx Cazador]

I have a cooler same problem. Throw some silicone gasket stuff or silicone caulking. Works like a charm!!!

[Slew]

I dont own a cooler thats not cracked or has broken hinges or both!!

[Burnadell]

Sorry to hear about your losses. Some processors who have a lot of deer brought in without adequate cooler space will use the coolers to keep the deer iced down until they can get them processed. It's not really unusual.

[WCB]

I dont own a cooler thats not cracked or has broken hinges or both!!

That sounds like my coolers...

Sorry to hear about your losses. Some processors who have a lot of deer brought in without adequate cooler space will use the coolers to keep the deer iced down until they can get them processed. It's not really unusual.

Didn't know that Randy. Like I said above most of mine have some sort of self induced defect so...

[SCREAMINREELS]

As far as the cooler goes...that really sucks, hopefully theyyl make it right, as far ats the meat they usualy charge for wet weight...wet and dry after smoking does change but usually not that much, not sure it that helps

[TxAg]

Had the same thing happen to my brand new 150qt Igloo this year. It was the only time I've left my cooler with the processor. I really like him. He's cheap, friendly, and knows us by name. I didn't sweat it....he was actually doing me a favor (saving me a long drive and wait time).

[smokeless]

Never left a cooler with a processor. They always unloaded it and put my deer in their baskets or pails.

[VorTexan]

I've handled (don't know how many coolers (hundreds) over the years) the only thing I normally had problems with would be hinges don't remember ever having one crack inside although we all know plastic will get brittle and easily crack. Going to be tough to prove "they" did it as when you dropped off the chest it was full of deer. As far as the smoked meat I think the processors should charge a finished price by the pound not a starting amount but that's just me. Charge more if you have too but let the customer know he may start with ten pounds and only get 8.5. He will pay for 8.5 but adjust price accordingly so both parties know what to expect (nothing hidden). I can see both sides here. We tried to add enough pork so the customer would end up with the 10 lbs. he desired with the shrikage.

[TxAg]

Had the same thing happen to my brand new 150qt Igloo this year. It was the only time I've left my cooler with the processor. I really like him. He's cheap, friendly, and knows us by name. I didn't sweat it....he was actually doing me a favor (saving me a long drive and wait time).

For the record, I think (not sure) the way this happens is when they drag your ice chest into their large cooler and leave it for a while. If your ice chest gets cold enough (and a frozen ham slips out of somebody's hand) it's gona crack...the cold weakens the plastic.

[VorTexan]

For the record, I think (not sure) the way this happens is when they drag your ice chest into their large cooler and leave it for a while. If your ice chest gets cold enough (and a frozen ham slips out of somebody's hand) it's gona crack...the cold weakens the plastic.

Highly likely.

[mhbaseball]

my processor keeps mine in a cooler usually if the hanging area is full....Never seen a crack like that. I think it is fair to ask for cooler price and meat shortage in money back. Since you dont have any deer meat I would say just let them keep it all if they decline but then you would be out of meat. Kinda sucks I dont know if you can do much

[theboydoutdoors]

Unless you know the guy, I would say your SOL on the meat and the cooler.

[tgil]

I agree with the loss due to shrinkage but maybe not that much? On the cooler, I have one just like it. I try to take pretty good care of my coolers and have no clue how the crack got there. I haven't ever left a cooler with the processor and doubt you'll get anywhere with that part of it. If I were the processor and thought I'd lose a customer over the deal I would probably work with you on the meat but be less likely to do much on the cooler. I know my processor (I've used the same guy for 20 years) always mentions the weight loss when making smoked variations. That's just good business to get that all out up front so there are no surprises. The biggest concerns with processors is always "do I actually get my deer or is it someone elses" and "did I get back as much as I should have". Start doing your own, then you will know.

[Slingblade]

As far as the cooler goes I bet he has the statement on the wall "Not responsible for lost or damaged items left on premises" For the meat problem I process and the rule of thumb for smoked meats is 10to30% weight loss do to liquid evap. (all depends on if the meat has been aged or fresh out of the field when you process it) I always add 5 lbs of meat to my total to make up for this and it comes out about right. Just let him know you paid for 20 lbs sausage and that is what you expected to get and he should make it right.

[JSAPP]

Sucks that your cooler got busted. Hope they make that right. As for the meat, that is how it works. Most processers charge for green weight. The smoked items will weigh less after finished. Sausage/jerky. I bet it says so in his price sheet.